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CREA IL TUO VIAGGIOUganda: Discovering the White Nile 2021
The only horse riding tour in Uganda… together with our local partners we have organized this adventure for you where the longest river in the world, the White Nile, is born. We brought beautiful thoroughbred horses from Kenya, perfectly trained and amazingly adapted to the new accommodation. You will go to the discovery of the wonderful jungle inhabited by an abundant native fauna… and after a day in the saddle your lodge awaits you with its comforts and good food.
Departure dates on request with a minimum of 2 people departing from Italy
Additional departure dates on request all year round with a minimum of 4 participants.
PARTICIPANTS: MIN 4 MAX 8
Pick-up from Entebbe airport or from a hotel in Entebbe for 8.30 am (possible support night on request) and transfer to Jinja at Holland Park Jinja (or similar).
Lunch and in the afternoon a couple of hours on the saddle to get acquainted with the horses and visit a small local village not far away on the banks of the Nile.
Dinner and overnight.
After having breakfast, we will load the horses into the van and go to Lake Victoria, the starting point for our day dedicated to exploring the large peninsula that extends into the lake. Lunch on the banks and late afternoon sunset cruise on Lake Bujagali. Dinner and overnight in Jinjia.
We will move today to the Rain Forest Lodge (or similar), which we will reach after about 4 hours on the saddle through local plantations and villages. In the afternoon, free time for a little relaxation by the pool or a guided walking tour in the forest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
A day to explore the Mabira Forest, where, with a little luck, we will be able to spot some rare primates of the monkey family. Return to the lodge in the afternoon and relax by the pool. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
After switching horses for well-rested ones, we will head towards Lodge The Haven passing through huge tea plantations. Arrive at the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon for a dip in the pool or river. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day dedicated to relaxation or various activities in the area: rafting, swimming with horses, Quad Biking, Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, Mountain biking or Jet boating lessons. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
We will move back to the Wild Waters Lodge, the most beautiful you will ever see, spending our last day on the saddle exploring the banks of the Nile River, the local villages. Relaxing afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport with arrival at h. 14.00. Consider a flight that does not leave before mid-afternoon.
Tariff per person, starting from:
| Departure | Double | Supplement single |
|---|---|---|
| From 24 January 2021 to 4 January 2022 | € 4,320 | € 750 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°
DURATION: 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
DIFFICULTY: °°° (INTERMEDIATE)
ACCOMMODATION: lodge
EQUIPMENT: ENGLISH SADDLES
HORSES: PURE BLOOD and HALF SOMALI PONY
GAIT: 4 to 8 hours in the saddle. The three gaits will be used with long trots and gallops. It is necessary to have absolute mastery of the horse in open spaces and in good physical condition.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT : 95 kg
TYPE : semi-itinerant horse trekking with overnight stay in a lodge
ACCOMMODATION:
2 nights in Holland Park, next to the stables. Charming cottages with a wonderful view of the Nile.
2 nights at Rainforest Lodge, a beautiful eco-resort built with natural materials and surrounded by greenery. Beautiful and luxurious bungalows. Competent staff, bar and dinner area will complete your stay.
2 nights at The Haven lodge, a relaxing lodge beside the river banks, close to the rapids. Bar and restaurant with beautiful river views.
1 night at Wild Water Lodge, definitely the most beautiful you will ever see. Built directly on an islet on the river.
Note: The itinerary described above is to be considered indicative, it could be subject to variations for reasons beyond our control
Exchange rate 1 EUR = 1.08 USD
Exchange rate variations with fluctuations greater than 3% will result in an adjustment of costs and will be communicated within 20 days of departure.
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Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
from € 1,980 - Flights excluded
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